Watch this space for details on our 2027 Calendar competition!
Courtney Gerdtz and her winning cover shot – as voted by the public!
Celebrating the Surf Coast’s Naturally Talented Photographers
Natural Real Estate is delighted to announce the winners of its much-loved annual calendar photo competition, now in its seventh year.
Renowned surf photographer Ed Sloane had the tough task of selecting the 13 winning images from nearly 200 entries, all capturing the beauty of the Surf Coast.
This year, the public had their say, with Torquay photographer Courtney Gerdtz taking out the cover with her sensational image of Bells Beach, aptly titled Weekly Board Meeting.
Natural Real Estate Director, Shaun O’Callaghan, said the calendar continues to celebrate the regions creative talent and coastal lifestyle.
“A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to enter this year. It’s a privilege to call to this incredible place home, and we’re constantly blow away by how you capture its magic through your lens.”
Locals tell us they love sending the calendars overseas as Christmas presents. They disappear fast though, so get in early if you want one!” added Mr O’Callaghan.
The free calendars are available from Natural Real Estate’s office at 22 Bristol Road, Torquay.
2026 CALENDAR COMPETITION WINNERS:
- Courtney Gertz: Cover (Weekly Board Meeting). @_thru_the_eyes_of_cjg_
- Phil Thomson: January (Daybreak) @Philthomsonphotography
- Josh Crabtree: Feb (Bells Beauty) and April(Torquay Point)@joshcrabtreephotography
- Sam Piasente: March (Tragic Paradise) and May (Community Unity). @localbreaks
- Paul Elshaug: June (Sunrise Reflections) and November (BirdRock)@the_simple_still
- Louise Edebone: July (Morning Dip) and December(First Steps) @activeloulou
- Sarah Sillick: August (Serenity South Beach) @bysarahsillick
- Stevie Hendry: September(Layers of Bells) @modernist_graphic_design
- Bree McTaggart: October (Coastal Twilight Magic) @breemphotography